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Most people only plan for this after the day they wished they had. Read on: it takes a few minutes and could save you a lot more than that. **In this guide you will see:** - Do not confront. - Lock yourself in and call for help. - Siren or panic button if available. Quick answer Your safety comes first. Do not confront the intruder. Move to a lockable room if you can, call the police and a neighbour, sound your siren or panic button if you have one and stay quiet and low. Keep your phone charged and near you at night. [Photo: Alan J. 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Free site survey in Nairobi and nearby counties. Real products, live prices, in stock now ## Key takeaways - Do not confront. - Lock yourself in and call for help. - Siren or panic button if available. - Keep your phone near you. ## What to look for before you buy 1. **Stay calm and quiet**: Do not investigate alone. 2. **Get to a safe room**: Lock the door. 3. **Call for help**: Police 999 or 112, neighbours, security. 4. **Trigger the alarm**: Siren or panic button. 5. **Give details**: Location and what you hear. ## Best prices in stock today Prices update live from the Qyvea store. Tap any product to see full specs, stock and delivery options, or [ask us on WhatsApp](https://wa.me/254113301244) for a recommendation. ## Why buy from Qyvea ### Why Kenyans buy from Qyvea - **Genuine branded products** sold with the manufacturer's warranty (typically 6–24 months, varies by product) - **7-day returns and exchanges**; damaged or wrong item? 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